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Question

1) Please state your religious/philosophical orientation.
2) Rank the statements below (A through C) from most true to least true (In you opinion of course).
3) Make any pertinent comments.

A) As religions become more syncratic and pluralistic they become more valuable to humanity and civilization.
B) Syncretism and pluralism undermine and destroy “true” religion and lessen its value to humanity.
C) Religion has no positive value to humanity whatsoever.

Syncretism consists of the attempt to reconcile disparate or contradictory beliefs, often while melding practices of various schools of thought.

Religious Pluralism describes the worldview that one's religion is not the sole and exclusive source of truth, and thus recognizes that some level of truth and value exists in at least some other religions.

Answer 1

1) Hellenic Polytheist (aka Pagan)

2) A - Most true
B & C -- Tied for Least true

3) Although I do not feel that an atheistic approach to things is correct in all cases, there are times when one has to put RELIGION aside to look at the realities of the situation (such as the need to allow others to have different opionions from yours)

Answer 2

1.) Atheist
2.) I think all of the statements are somewhat true with parts of the statements being untrue.
3.) Syncretism seems to me a way of reconciling many various beliefs in an attempt to get everyone to come to an agreeance and get along, while somewhat abanding many values and beliefs along the way.
I like the idea of pluralism in that it recognizes that no one religion is the sole source of truth or salvation, and that there is something to be learned from most, if not all, world religions.

Answer 3

I would say A & B are both true on some levels. Syncretism will end up destroying old religions and creating new ones, which will casue both good and bad for humanity.
B.) If the religions are true, than this si obviously a bad thing, but if they are false, there exisatnce brings only meaningless waffle. However, moral codes are important for society to run smoothly, so I would say religion, if it isnt true, is beneficial to humanity.

Answer 4

1) I'm a Reform Jew
2) I'd say that the ranking of A, B, and C are fine just as they stand. I don't think at "true" religion can be undermined if it's also a good one; I definitely think religion has value under some circumstances, particularly in the early development of cultures. Certainly I'm a person who believes in pluralism; my religion is right for ME, but I wouldn't remotely consider pushing my beliefs on anyone else, or telling them that their religion is somehow "bad," short of actual harm to myself or others. It's all the same destination, there are just lots of paths between here and there.

Answer 5

My religion is Apostolic(Oneness Pentecostal). A is the most accurate, B. is someplace in between. C. Is the least true of all. I can't see how we can reconcile contradictory beliefs.They just don't meld. The Bible says "A house divided can not stand". Many religions and even cults have a grain of truth in them. That's what makes them attractive and believable.

Answer 6

1) Atheist

2) A,C,B

3) I have to add that it is the syncretization of values that are important; the forms that religion is clothed in matter little. Some religions could learn a lesson from the values of other religions and belief systems, including, and particularly, Atheism, which can teach much about reason and interpretive self-validation.

Answer 7

1. Agnostic / Buddhist

A
C
B

People must choose what path they walk down. The more religions that exist the more paths there are available to humanity, thus the more fulfilled humanity is. Therefore, A is most true.

I do not agree with either B or C, but again, that may be a path that others wish to take. It is simply a path that I have no desire to walk, at this time.

Answer 8

1) Atheist-agnostic.
A. Seemingly valuable... truthfully, dangerous and divisive pluralistic or not.
B. No such thing as "true" religion.
C. It used to... it helped us evolve in a certain way (social group, etc.). It provides a placebo effect and as a security blanket/pacifier to some people, but the cons FAR OUTWEIGH the pros. It has little to nothing of positive value.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

1) Christian
2) BAC
3) in most cases the end results of “organized religion” distracts from the intent of God. it could better be called an “organized relationship.” there is no plan to reach God [he has reached out to them]. there is no pride [all is received by grace]. there should be no squabbles over leadership [Christ is the head]. there should be no prejudice [we are all one in Christ – galatians 3:28]. being organized isn't the problem. following a religion is the problem.